At the heart of the 2009 Yamaha WR125R enduro - offroad motorcycle, Yamaha pairs a 124.7 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 14.8 HP (10.8 kW) while maximum torque reaches 12.2 Nm (9 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 118.7 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the WR125R measures 133 kg (293 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (8.99 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 930 mm (36.6 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,430 mm (56.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 8.5-liter (2.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2009 to 2026, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
118.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.11 HP/kg (8.99 kg/HP)
Standover Height
930 mm (36.6 in)
Engine
Displacement124.7 ccm (7.61 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power14.8 HP (10.8 kW))
Torque12.2 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 9.0 ft.lbs)
Compression11.2:1
Bore x Stroke52.0 x 58.6 mm (2.0 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTCI
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiple-disc coil spring
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel double cradle
Trail107 mm (4.2 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Front Travel240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwingarm (link suspension)
Rear Travel230 mm (9.1 inches)
Wheelbase1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground Clearance265 mm (10.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre80/90-M21
Rear Tyre110/80-M18
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.133.0 kg (293.2 pounds)
Seat Height930 mm (36.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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